Raid the Barn
Anthony B Lyrics

Yugguh Yoi, Yugguh Yoi, Yugguh Yoi
A chant or expression of excitement and celebration.

Emperor Selassie I
Refers to Haile Selassie I, the former Emperor of Ethiopia who is revered as a religious figure in the Rastafari movement.

Jah Jah is the only way
A reference to the belief in Jah, the Rastafarian term for God.

Nobody wannu plant the corn
No one wants to put in the hard work to produce something worthwhile.

Everybody want to raid the barn
People are more interested in taking what others have worked hard for than in creating something of their own.

Who yuh a guh blame it on
Who will you place the blame on for the way things are in society?

When is a next man yuh a depend pon
Why are people relying on others instead of taking responsibility for their own actions?

Well yuh wrong
This type of behavior is wrong and will not lead to progress or fulfillment.

Haffi sing yuh owna song
It's important to create your own path in life and not depend on others to lead the way.

Can't compete with careless John
It's difficult to succeed when others are careless and only interested in taking what they want without regard for others.

I was looking a start, just a little ease off
The singer was looking for a way to get started on their goals with a little bit of help.

no one would help me push that old had caart
Despite their efforts, no one was willing to help the artist achieve their goals.

Dem a laugh, never tak mi serious
Others didn't take the singer seriously and even laughed at their attempts to succeed.

So many goals and thoughts and potholes
The singer has many goals and ideas for how to achieve them, but there are obstacles in their way.

I pass everyday My Lord, I have to pray on my way
The singer faces challenges every day and relies on prayer to get through them.

Dem never realise with a little cooperation
Others didn't realize that working together could make everyone's lives easier and more successful.

Wi coulda unify relieve the frustration
If people worked together, there would be less frustration and more unity.

Instead dem want to ride upon dem bredda back
Instead of working together, some people only want to take advantage of their siblings or friends.

No tears or cares if him even did stop or drop
They don't care about the well-being of others, even if it means their siblings or friends suffer.

I feel please, when a tek a litte ease
The artist feels content when they take a break from their hard work.

From a long hard day of work
After a day filled with hard work.

A sense of achieving, to know I'm contributing
The artist feels accomplished knowing that they are making a contribution through their hard work.

Doing my part, oooowi dis is my comfort
Taking responsibility and doing their part makes the singer feel comfortable and fulfilled.

I know there is a reward for every trying man
Hard work and effort are sure to be rewarded in the end.

Who walk this land with an intention
Those who are dedicated and driven will ultimately succeed.

To do good for hiself and everyman
Working towards the betterment of one's self and others is a noble goal.

Just a meditation
A moment of reflection and thought.

Well I've been up from early this morning
The artist has been awake and working hard since early in the morning.

Never drink nuh tea, mi never eat nuh fry dumpling
Despite their hard work, the artist hasn't even had time for a break or a meal.

Never see no one to strengthen me on mi journey
The singer hasn't had anyone to support or encourage them on their journey to success.

Now mi mek a change di whole a dem waan fi fren mi
Now that the singer has succeeded, everyone wants to be their friend and follow in their footsteps.

Waan fi take it all, nuh mind ef mi stall
Those who didn't support the artist in the beginning now want to take credit for their success.

Dem nuh business if mi back gainst the wall
They don't care if their actions hurt others as long as they get what they want.

Dis yah living sometime mek mi ball
Sometimes this way of life makes the artist feel sad and frustrated.

Seems like there ain't no love after all
It often feels like people are only looking out for themselves and don't care about others.